This International Standard gives rules for the specification of raw optical glass. It serves as a complement to
ISO 10110, which provides rules specifying finished optical elements. Since raw optical glass may be quite
different in shape and size from the optical elements, its specification also differs from that of optical elements.
This International Standard provides guidelines for the essential specification characteristics of raw optical
glass in order to improve communication between glass suppliers and optical element manufacturers. For
specific applications (e.g. lasers, the infrared spectral range), specifications based on this International
Standard will have to be supplemented.
ISO 12123:2010 Referenced Document
ISO 10110 Optics and photonics - Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems - Part 9: Surface treatment and coating*, 2016-07-01 Update
ISO 11455 Raw optical glass - Determination of birefringence
ISO 7944 Optics and optical instruments - Reference wavelengths; Technical Corrigendum 1
ISO 9802 Raw optical glass — Vocabulary*, 2022-05-23 Update
ISO 12123:2010 history
2018ISO 12123:2018 Optics and photonics — Specification of raw optical glass
2010ISO 12123:2010 Optics and photonics - Specification of raw optical glass
2005ISO 12123:1996/Amd 1:2005 Raw optical glass in bulk and preshaped forms - Bubbles and other inclusions - Test method and classification; Amendment 1
1996ISO 12123:1996 Raw optical glass in bulk and preshaped forms - Bubbles and other inclusions - Test method and classification